GMA Network continues to be the leader in value-laden programs and initiatives, earning 14 recognitions in total at the 43rd Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) held virtually last Dec. 26.
Late night newscast “Saksi” was conferred the Best News Program award. Anchored by GMA News pillar Arnold Clavio and seasoned broadcast journalist Pia Arcangel, Saksi recently marked its 25th year.
Making it a double victory for Arcangel was docu-reality program “Tunay na Buhay,” which won as Best News Magazine Program. Now on its 10th year, Tunay na Buhay tells the stories of people from all walks of life – from celebrities to prominent personalities and ordinary individuals.
Award-winning drama anthology “Magpakailanman” was cited by CMMA as the Best Drama/Series Program. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, the weekly program features relevant and real-life inspirational stories that have touched the lives of many Filipinos and promoted good family values to its viewers.
For the second year in a row, “Balitanghali” took home the award for Best Special Event Coverage. Airing on GTV, the midday newscast anchored by Raffy Tima and Connie Sison was recognized for its unparalleled coverage of Typhoon Ulysses that struck Luzon in November 2020.
Earning the Best TV Special award as well for the Kapuso Network was “Fiesta: Ang Makulay na Pananampalatayang Pilipino” produced by Jesuit Communications and aired on GTV as part of its Holy Week lineup.
GMA Network further extends its wins in the Radio category with its flagship AM and FM stations Super Radyo DZBB 594 and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever! taking home various awards. For DZBB, the tandem of Susan Enriquez and Mark Salazar in “Usap Tayo: Super Kuwentuhan with Mark and Susan” was named Best Educational Program while “W Dobol Team” won Best News Commentary. Winning for Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, on the other hand, was “Talk to Papa” which was cited as Best Counseling Program.
Various Kapuso programs and projects were also conferred with Special Citations.
“Kapuso Mo Jessica, Soho” was given Special Citation in the Best Adult Education/Cultural Program category. Hosted by GMA News pillar Jessica Soho, KMJS was elevated last year to the Hall of Fame in the “Best News Magazine” category.
Meanwhile, docu program “The Atom Araullo Specials” also received a Special Citation as Best TV Special.
GTV public affairs shows “I Juander” and “Brigada” likewise earned Special Citations as Best News Magazine and Best Public Service Program, respectively.
“GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak,” GMA Regional TV’s flagship newscast in Eastern and Central Visayas, took home the Special Citation for Best Special Event Coverage for its “500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines.”
GMA Network was also given a Special Citation in the Best Digital Advertisement-Public Service category for its “Nasa Puso ang Pag-asa” campaign produced by GMA Public Affairs.
Through the years, the Kapuso Network has been recognized by the CMMA for upholding Filipino and Christian values through its various programs and projects.